In his condolence message, Mr Bhatia said Baby John would always be remembered as a great political leader. He had given a new dimension to the trade unions in the State, he added.

Mr Achutanandan said Baby John was a person who had a vast experience and would always be remembered as a great freedom fighter and trade union leader. He was also a good administrator during his tenure in the Kerala Cabinet, the Chief Minister added.

Mr Chandy said Baby John had left an imprint in the departments that he handled as a minister.

Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Education Minister M A Baby and several other ministers also condoled the death of Baby John.